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Thermal imaging roof survey in Fyfield, Oxfordshire
Thermal roof surveys around Fyfield, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof survey in Fyfield: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are heat escaping through the roof and water that travels before it shows.
Somewhere as small as Fyfield, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Fyfield (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Fyfield
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. In a small place like Fyfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Flying and imaging in Fyfield
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Appleton Manor about 2.2 miles north-east, the area around Fyfield has a long history. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Anyone responsible for a site like Abingdon Preparatory School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Fyfield is about 5 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Fyfield, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Main Road, Netherton Lane and St John's Close. We also cover Netherton (1 mile north-west), Tubney (1 mile east), Frilford Heath (2 miles east), Frilford (2 miles south-east) and Marcham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Around Fyfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.9 miles west) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4 miles east). Not far away are Cumnor Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
Towns and villages near Fyfield
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Fyfield questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fyfield?
Yes, Fyfield is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Fyfield is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Fyfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fyfield
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Useful tips for Fyfield property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What we’re asked to look at in Fyfield
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Common reasons to book include:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive